Police hunting suspects in North Ruimveldt drive-by shooting
Former murder accused: Leon Duncan also called “Whistle”
As investigations continue into the gunning down of former murder accused Leon Duncan also called “Whistle”, the police are yet to make an arrest but have indicated that they are hunting for persons of interest.
Duncan along with his brother and two friends were gambling at Williamstaad Road, Festival City, North Ruimveldt when they were shot at.
During a telephone interview on Friday, acting Crime Chief Michael Kingston explained that detectives are currently hunting for specific individuals who they believe are either involved or connected directly to the fatal shooting.
“There are no arrests in this matter as yet. But there are some persons of interests that we are looking for right now,” he stated.
Twenty-nine-year-old “Whistle” was killed in a drive-by while his brother, Shaquile, and two others, Orande Gordon and Lance Simon, were injured.
Based on information received, the four men were at the corner of the street, engrossed in their card game, when an unmarked car pulled up alongside them and the occupants opened fire.
It was reported that the men exited the car, stood over “Whistle” and opened fire. He was reportedly shot several times. He, along with others, was picked up and rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
His brother, who was reportedly shot to his leg, along with Simon and Gordon, were admitted to the medical facility. The police are on the hunt for the car as they launched an investigation.
Back in 2017, “Whistle” was charged for the attempted murder of Ceon Nedd and Geoffrey Farrell. He reportedly discharged a loaded firearm at the men with intent to commit murder.
He had also been shot in Leopold and Breda Streets in 2018 after he was traced by an off-duty police rank who reportedly witnessed him robbing and gun-butting a woman.
Last year, he was slapped with several armed robbery charges. He was accused of robbing Shezeena Hoosein and Nikel Pikerson. He was also charged for assaulting two peace officers who were executing their duties.
Among other charges faced, he was remanded to prison for the shooting incident that took place in the Privilege Nightclub, injuring two persons back in 2017.
